Music – Accessories – Producing color or light effects
Reexamination Certificate
2009-01-14
2010-12-14
Donels, Jeffrey (Department: 2832)
Music
Accessories
Producing color or light effects
C084S46400A
Reexamination Certificate
active
07851687
ABSTRACT:
An illuminated cymbal, including: a light transmitting cymbal body; top and bottom coverings on opposite sides of portions of the cymbal body; a light source mounted to emit light into the cymbal body, wherein the light source is positioned such that the light is reflected between the top and bottom coverings to reflect radially outwards through the cymbal body to illuminate the cymbal body; and a striking sensor pad mounted on top of the cymbal body.
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Chang Henry
Stauber Erik
Donels Jeffrey
Gordon & Rees LLP
Horn Robert W
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